CONT905: Inclusive Education Part 2

Course Schedule

Course Description

Are you ready to take your inclusive teaching practice to the next level? In this course, you’ll dive deeper into the inclusive education, exploring practical, creative, and culturally responsive strategies to support neurodivergent learners in BC classrooms. You’ll learn how to design personalized programs using the universal design for learning (UDL) framework, integrate First Peoples’ Principles of Learning, and apply a wide range of tools and technologies—including assistive, adaptive, and instructional supports—that remove barriers and amplify student strengths.

You’ll explore ways to align student needs with targeted supports, understand the BC Ministry of Education’s funding and designation models, and differentiate between a CB-IEP and a student program. Through real-world examples and collaborative reflection, you’ll gain the confidence to build inclusive environments that nurture communication, self-regulation, executive functioning, and social-emotional well-being.

By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge, strategies, and mindset to create learning spaces where every student feels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive. Because when inclusion is intentional, everyone benefits.

What You Will Learn and Do

In this course you’ll have the opportunity to

• design inclusive educational programs that reflect UDL principles and support the diverse strengths and needs of neurodivergent learners
• apply the First Peoples’ Principles of Learning to create culturally responsive and respectful learning environments that foster belonging and connection
• differentiate between a CB-IEP and student program and develop individualized plans that align with BC Ministry of Education funding and designation guidelines
• integrate a range of tools and technologies, including assistive, adaptive, and instructional supports, to enhance accessibility and student engagement
• identify and implement school-wide and classroom-based strategies that support key areas of student development, including communication, self-regulation, executive functioning, and emotional well-being
• connect student learning needs to targeted supports and resources such as provincial outreach programs and community-based services, to ensure holistic and sustainable inclusion

Application Requirements

1) Courses and Post-Graduate Certificates are approved by TQS for Category Upgrade. If you would like these courses to be used towards Category Upgrading, you must have a valid BC Teacher Certificate.

ECEs, EAs, and other education professionals are welcome to take the courses without Certification.

2) Completion of Inclusive Education Part 1 (formerly Special Education Part 1)

Teaching Experience is not required but it is advised that candidates gain some experience before completing the second and specialist courses. There are many opportunities to gain experience through volunteer work and community-based programs.

Course Materials

There are no additional resources required for this course.

Accommodations

Applicants who require accommodations for a specific learning need (e.g., learning disability) within their AQ/ABQ course, should click here for further information and support.

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Refund Schedule

If you drop a course:

1. by the midpoint of the course, you will receive 100% of your course fee.
2. after the midpoint, before the end of the course, you will receive 50% of your course fee.

For more about our refund policies, visit our Fees & Refunds page.